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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2019/0


UXXX-AFM01: MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Physics with Chemistry stream)

Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide.

Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. Two all-year Chemistry units
  2. All units in blocks P1.1 and M1.1

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Mathematics for Scientists block M1.1 and Physics block P1.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH10007 Mathematical methods for physics 112 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH10052 Properties of matter [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. Two all-year Chemistry units
  2. All units in blocks P2.1 and M2.1

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Mathematics block M2.1 and Physics block P2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH20107 Mathematical methods for physics 212 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH20067 Thermal physics (WL)6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL]6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry major (C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3).
  • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AY CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM)12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3: Part 2 Stage 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


Students must take the following during this programme year:
  1. 18 credits in each semester from Physics blocks P3.1 and P3.2 (including compulsory units PH30028, PH30030, PH30035, PH30077 and PH30089);
  2. Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2 & C3.3) (subject to pre-requisites).
  3. Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Select 6 credits from this list in Semester 2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S2 PH20018 Programming skills6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30032 Laser physics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30078 Magnetism3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30079 Superconductivity3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30098 Networks3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for Physics blocks P3.1 & P3.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 PH30028 Condensed matter physics 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH30035 Medical physics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH30030 Quantum mechanics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30077 Electromagnetism 26 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH30089 MPhys/MSci laboratory (6 credit)6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1

Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30230 DNA in the modern world3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30203 Radiochemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30231 Porous materials3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH30218 Analytical chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH30239 Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4: Part 3 Stage 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year:
  1. Physics project unit PH40065
  2. 18 credits from the combination of blocks P4.1 and P4.2
  3. Two blocks of Chemistry units (C4.1, C4.2, & C4.3)
  4. Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Select 12 credits in Semester 2 for blocks P4.1 & P4.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S2 PH40084 Advanced quantum theory6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH40085 Nanoscience6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 PH40086 Photonics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory units for blocks P4.1 & P4.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH40065 Final year project (MSci)18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 PH40024 Contemporary physics6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C4.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH40098 Techniques in drug discovery3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH40206 Topics in organic chemistry II3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40068 Physical organic chemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C4.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH40155 Advanced structural methods3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH40205 Topics in inorganic chemistry II3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40162 Advanced organometallic chemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40212 Contemporary main group chemistry3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Optional units: Chemistry block C4.3

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH40207 Topics in physical chemistry II3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S1 CH40222 Advanced theoretical methods3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40158 Chemistry of functional materials3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
S2 CH40220 Chemical thermodynamics in context3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.